Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to sell or transfer two properties in Pennsylvania that were previously considered for use as detention centers. According to The New York Times, the properties in the Tremont and Hamburg areas are among seven facilities across the country that ICE is trying to sell or give away to other federal agencies. This marks a significant change from the Trump administration’s mass deportation initiative, which was led by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. DHS says focus remains on detention strategyIn a statement to News 8 regarding the Times report, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said, “From day one, DHS has remained singularly focused on removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from the United States and is always evaluating the best methods to do so. DHS is moving swiftly to utilize existing detention space with our state and county partners.” News 8 reached out to state and local leaders for comment on this report but has not received a response, likely due to the Juneteenth federal holiday.

Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to sell or transfer two properties in Pennsylvania that were previously considered for use as detention centers.

According to The New York Times, the properties in the Tremont and Hamburg areas are among seven facilities across the country that ICE is trying to sell or give away to other federal agencies.

This marks a significant change from the Trump administration’s mass deportation initiative, which was led by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

DHS says focus remains on detention strategy

In a statement to News 8 regarding the Times report, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said, “From day one, DHS has remained singularly focused on removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from the United States and is always evaluating the best methods to do so. DHS is moving swiftly to utilize existing detention space with our state and county partners.”

News 8 reached out to state and local leaders for comment on this report but has not received a response, likely due to the Juneteenth federal holiday.